NU-155, GALEN SAN ANTONIO, FINAL EXAM,
HARWELL COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2026 (FULL TEST)
What are the s/s of a bone fracture? - CORRECT ANSWER (S) -Pain, edema,
crepitus, deformity, feel crepitus (grinding of 2 bone fragments), shortened
extremity, may see bone in an open fx, muscle spasms (seen or felt)
What are the treatments for a bone fracture? - CORRECT ANSWER (S) --closed
reduction- bone manipulated to alignment
-open reduction- surgical alignment
-stabilization- internal/external fixation, casts, splints
-traction
,What are the complications of a bone fracture? - CORRECT ANSWER (S) --healing
impeded by improper alignment and inadequate mobilization
-infection with open reduction
What is external fixation for a fracture and why is it necessary? - CORRECT
ANSWER (S) --system of external pins or apparatus to hold the fractured area
stable
-massive open fractures w/ extensive soft tissue damage
-infected fractures that don't heal properly
-multiple trauma (burns, chest or head injury)
What are the nursing assessments for skin/skeletal traction? - CORRECT ANSWER
(S) --assess to see that they are in correct position and that the weights are
hanging freely
-assess pt's body position for proper alignment
, What is the nursing care needed for strains/sprains? - CORRECT ANSWER (S) --RICE
-NSAID's to manage swelling
-check for circulation/sensation below compression
What is a splint? - CORRECT ANSWER (S) -flexible or rigid device that is used to
protect and maintain the position of an injured extremity
What patient teaching is needed for cast care? - CORRECT ANSWER (S) --explain
the procedure
-do NOT scratch under the cast
-cast must be protected from moisture
What is compartment syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWER (S) -External or internal
pressure that restricts circulation in one or more muscle compartments of the
extremities
HARWELL COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2026 (FULL TEST)
What are the s/s of a bone fracture? - CORRECT ANSWER (S) -Pain, edema,
crepitus, deformity, feel crepitus (grinding of 2 bone fragments), shortened
extremity, may see bone in an open fx, muscle spasms (seen or felt)
What are the treatments for a bone fracture? - CORRECT ANSWER (S) --closed
reduction- bone manipulated to alignment
-open reduction- surgical alignment
-stabilization- internal/external fixation, casts, splints
-traction
,What are the complications of a bone fracture? - CORRECT ANSWER (S) --healing
impeded by improper alignment and inadequate mobilization
-infection with open reduction
What is external fixation for a fracture and why is it necessary? - CORRECT
ANSWER (S) --system of external pins or apparatus to hold the fractured area
stable
-massive open fractures w/ extensive soft tissue damage
-infected fractures that don't heal properly
-multiple trauma (burns, chest or head injury)
What are the nursing assessments for skin/skeletal traction? - CORRECT ANSWER
(S) --assess to see that they are in correct position and that the weights are
hanging freely
-assess pt's body position for proper alignment
, What is the nursing care needed for strains/sprains? - CORRECT ANSWER (S) --RICE
-NSAID's to manage swelling
-check for circulation/sensation below compression
What is a splint? - CORRECT ANSWER (S) -flexible or rigid device that is used to
protect and maintain the position of an injured extremity
What patient teaching is needed for cast care? - CORRECT ANSWER (S) --explain
the procedure
-do NOT scratch under the cast
-cast must be protected from moisture
What is compartment syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWER (S) -External or internal
pressure that restricts circulation in one or more muscle compartments of the
extremities
